Understanding the Size of cDNA from Mature Stimulin mRNA The hypothetical “stimulin” gene contains two exons that encode a protein of 100 amino acids. They are separated by an intron […]
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CSIR NET Previous Year Questions on PCR
Cloning Step in PCR/Sequencing Analysis of Microbial Communities
Importance of the Cloning Step in PCR/Sequencing Analysis of Microbial Communities The cloning step in PCR/sequencing analysis of microbial communities is necessary for a. The amplification process b. Preventing contamination […]
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The Reduced Efficiency of PCR Amplification in Later Cycles
Understanding the Reduced Efficiency of PCR Amplification in Later Cycles The efficiency of amplification in PCR in later cycles is reduced due to a. Reduction in substrate concentration b. Insufficient […]
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PCR of rRNA: Understanding Bacterial Identification
PCR/Sequencing Approach to rRNA: Understanding Bacterial Relationships and Identification The PCR/sequencing approach to rRNA is most likely to give information about a. The species to which the bacteria are most […]
CSIR NET Previous Year Questions on PCR
Understanding the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Understanding the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) The following describe the polymerase chain reaction (PCR): a. A type of cell-free cloning b. A process that uses a heat-labile DNA polymerase […]
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Understanding Cycle Threshold (Ct) in Real-Time PCR
Understanding Cycle Threshold (Ct) in Real-Time PCR The cycle threshold is: a. The total number of cycles performed during a real-time PCR reaction b. The cycle that a sample crosses […]
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Challenges in Amplifying a Single Copy of Target Sequence in PCR
Challenges in Amplifying a Single Copy of Target Sequence in PCR Choose the statement that correctly finishes the sentence: “A PCR reaction that contains only one copy of the target […]
CSIR NET Previous Year Questions on PCR
Working with Plasmid DNA in Quantitative PCR
Best Practices for Working with Plasmid DNA in Quantitative PCR A plasmid encoding a target sequence of interest will be used as the quantitative PCR standard. Where should you work […]
CSIR NET Previous Year Questions on PCR
Key Properties of Real-Time PCR Assays
Key Properties of Real-Time PCR Assays Explained Which is not a property of real-time PCR assays? A. Incorporate dyes that bind double-stranded DNA B. Incorporate an internal hydrolysis probe C. […]
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Advantages of Nested PCR (nPCR) in Molecular Biology
Advantages of Nested PCR (nPCR) in Molecular Biology Which of the following is an advantage of nested PCR (nPCR)? a. Provides a quantitative assessment of initial starting copy number b. […]
